B1 Unit 128: Describing things 13
20 B1 words: strangely, evenly, unlucky, damp, violently, informative… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| strangely/ˈstreɪndʒli/ adv | strangelyin an unusual or surprising way | The street was strangely quiet this morning.The street was strangely quiet this morning. | |
| evenly/ˈivənli/ adv | evenlyin a way that is equal and smooth | Spread the butter evenly on the bread.Spread the butter evenly on the bread. | |
| unlucky/ənˈlʌki/ adj | unluckyhaving bad luck | Ali was unlucky and missed the last bus.Ali was unlucky and missed the last bus. | |
| damp/dæmp/ adj | dampslightly wet | The towels are still damp after the rain.The towels are still damp after the rain. | |
| violently/ˈvaɪələntli/ adv | violentlywith great force | The wind shook the windows violently.The wind shook the windows violently. | |
| informative/ˌɪnˈfɔrmətɪv/ adj | informativegiving a lot of useful information | The museum guide was very informative.The museum guide was very informative. | |
| careless/ˈkɛrləs/ adj | carelessnot paying enough attention | A careless driver caused the accident.A careless driver caused the accident. | |
| festive/ˈfɛstɪv/ adj | festivejoyful and suitable for a celebration | The town looked festive with lights and music.The town looked festive with lights and music. | |
| improper/ˌɪmˈprɑpɚ/ adj | impropernot suitable or correct | It is improper to wear a swimsuit in the office.It is improper to wear a swimsuit in the office. | |
| fragment/ˈfræɡmənt/ n | fragmenta small piece broken off something | Ken found a fragment of an old plate in the garden.Ken found a fragment of an old plate in the garden. | |
| distinctly/dɪˈstɪŋktli/ adv | distinctlyclearly, so that it is easy to notice | I could distinctly hear someone singing.I could distinctly hear someone singing. | |
| outward/ˈaʊtwɚd/ adj | outwardseen on the outside | Her outward calm hid how nervous she really was.Her outward calm hid how nervous she really was. | |
| stricken/ˈstrɪkən/ adj | strickenbadly affected by something unpleasant | The village was stricken by a terrible storm.The village was stricken by a terrible storm. | |
| anyhow/ˈɛniˌhaʊ/ adv | anyhowin spite of that | It rained, but we went for a walk anyhow.It rained, but we went for a walk anyhow. | |
| dangerously/ˈdeɪndʒɚəsli/ adv | dangerouslyin a way that may cause harm | The boy was leaning dangerously out of the window.The boy was leaning dangerously out of the window. | |
| inconvenient/ˌɪnkənˈvinjənt/ adj | inconvenientcausing trouble or difficulty | It is inconvenient to wait for the bus in the rain.It is inconvenient to wait for the bus in the rain. | |
| brightly/ˈbraɪtli/ adv | brightlyin a strong and clear way | The stars shone brightly above the lake.The stars shone brightly above the lake. | |
| orderly/ˈɔrdɚli/ adj | orderlywell arranged and well behaved | The children formed an orderly line at the door.The children formed an orderly line at the door. | |
| graceful/ˈɡreɪsfəl/ adj | gracefulmoving in a smooth and beautiful way | The dancer made a graceful turn across the stage.The dancer made a graceful turn across the stage. | |
| sparkle/ˈspɑrkəl/ n | sparklea bright, shiny light | There was a sparkle in her eyes when she smiled.There was a sparkle in her eyes when she smiled. |